1853 Seated Liberty Half Dime With Arrows 90% Silver US Coin Rare Pre-Civil War

1853 Liberty Seated Half Dime With Arrows – Philadelphia Mint – 90% Silver US Coin

Up for sale is an authentic 1853 Liberty Seated Half Dime (With Arrows) struck at the Philadelphia Mint.

In 1853, the U.S. Mint reduced the silver weight of half dimes, dimes, quarters, and half dollars to keep them from being melted down for their bullion value.

To signify this weight change, small arrowheads were added on each side of the date. This coin is a classic piece of pre-Civil War American silver coinage.

Condition & Visual Notes:

• Grade Estimate: Circulated (Good to Very Good / G-4 to VG-8).

• Obverse (Front): Features Seated Liberty with a bold, clearly readable 1853 date and crisp flanking arrows. All 13 stars and the outer beaded denticles are complete and separated from the rim. Normal heavy circulation wear is present on Liberty's drapery and shield.

• Reverse (Back): Features bold HALF DIME lettering surrounded by a laurel wreath and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. No mint mark is present, confirming it was minted in Philadelphia.

• Surfaces: Attractive, original dark silver toning/patina with honest wear and no harsh cleaning or major rim damage.

Coin Details:

• Year: 1853

• Denomination: Half Dime (5 Cents)

• Series: Liberty Seated (Arrows at Date)

• Mint Location: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

• Weight: 1.24 grams

• Diameter: 15.5 mm

• Edge: Reeded

• Certification: Uncertified / Raw

•Please review all high-resolution and microscope photos carefully to judge the grade for yourself.